Mr. Wright is recovering from abdominal surgery. When the nurse assists him to walk, she observes that he grimaces, moves stiffly, and becomes pail. She is aware that he has consistently refused his pain medication. Which of the following would be a priority nursing diagnosis?
a. Acute pain related to fear of taking prescribed post operative medication
b. Impaired physical mobility related to surgical procedure
c. anxiety related to outcome of surgery
d. Risk for infection related to surgical incision
Answer: a. Acute pain related to fear of taking prescribed post operative medication
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